Air Washington Consortium

The Air Washington project is a consortium of 11 of the state's community and technical colleges which have received a $20 million U.S.
Department of Labor grant to strengthen the aerospace industry through workforce training. Spokane Community College has several training
opportunities available, including advanced manufacturing, composites, electronics/avionics, and aircraft maintenance. In addition to training
individuals, Air Washington will be helping businesses attain AS9100 certification, the quality standard for manufacturing in the aerospace industry.

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Avionics technicians repair and maintain systems-components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications, weather radar systems, and
other instruments and computers that control flight, engine, and other primary functions of aircraft.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinists use computers to run high-tech equipment that makes tools, dies, and machine parts
for the manufacturing of aircraft. This is an in-demand field in Spokane and the nation.